How to Avoid the News Blues!

Tackling news anxiety and doom-scrolling to protect your nervous system.

By Dr. Toya Jones

22 Sep 2025
35m

About this episode

A solo episode where Dr. Toy tackles ‘news anxiety’ and doom-scrolling. She explains how constant exposure to negative media overloads our autonomic nervous system and triggers a chronic fight-or-flight state. She provides practical coping strategies, a guide on running a ‘news diet,’ and structural tips on how parents can talk to children about terrifying current events without amplifying their fear.

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Dr. Toya Jones is a licensed therapist and college professor passionate about spreading healing throughout generations.